The government has allocated over two billion Ghana cedis via the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) to facilitate development projects at the community level.
This information was shared by the Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, during the National Dialogue on Decentralisation and Responsive Governance.
The two-day dialogue, titled “Resetting Decentralization for Responsive Local Governance and Effective Service Delivery,” convened key stakeholders and development partners to deliberate on reforms, challenges, and strategies aimed at enhancing the local governance framework.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang stated that the fund aims to enhance service delivery and ensure a fair distribution of resources throughout the nation.
“As the government strives to improve the allocation of resources to our districts, it is important to recognize that unprecedented sums are being directly transferred to our local governments. This should bring you satisfaction.
To date, more than 2 billion Ghana cedis have been allocated through the District Assembly Common Fund to support development efforts and enhance essential service delivery at the community level.
This serves as a clear indication of our commitment to ensuring that resources are utilized responsibly and that the promise of decentralisation results in tangible advancements,” she remarked.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang also emphasized the importance of aligning development initiatives with the needs of citizens, guided by data.
“We must guarantee that our development initiatives address the needs and aspirations of our citizens. Our methodology must be driven by data and evidence,” she concluded.
